All Pet Dogs

Fascinating guide to the world of dog breeds and dog care that includes the
essential information on grooming, feeding and training your dogs. Covers
everything you need to know about caring for your pet from birth through to
old age.

Dogs as Pet

Dogs are incredibly versatile creatures
known to man. For centuries, both human and dog have come together to
provide the mutual comfort and companionship. Not only can dogs make wonderful companions, they also play a
huge part in many people's lives as a means of employment, to maintain law
and order, to provide invaluable assistance to rescue services, and to
enable some disadvantaged humans to regain their self-respect, to enjoy
life, and find work. As can be seen today, human and dog has slowly developed an
interdependence for each other. For some people, they could find their sole
comfort in their dog.

Understanding your Dog

However, in
order to get the maximum out of a relationship with a dog, it is crucial to
know why dogs do the things they do. Understanding the canine language, and
enabling our pet to also understand us and what we want from him, will
actually promote a more rewarding and fulfilling partnership.

Varieties of Dogs

The gradual
recognition of the many different ways in which the dog could contribute to
the association has led to the development of an enormous variety of dog
types. All varieties of dog are actually members of a single species; it is the most
varied of any species known, ranging from the little Chihuahua to the huge
Irish Wolfhound.

It is estimated that there are
approximately four hundred known dog breeds in existence today. The actual
figure is impossible to determine as previously unrecognized breeds continue
to emerge, and types of the same breed are recognized as distinct; or
conversely, varieties previously considered as separate are combined as one
breed.

If you have decided to get a dog, look into
all the breed characteristics, and consider them carefully before you decide
which type of dog you want to live with. A dog may live for between ten and
twenty years - it is yours to care for over a good part of your life. Never
stop wanting to learn more about dogs, and are willing to follow sound
advice in an effort to improve and enhance the relationship with your canine
best friend.